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HN12 HZC

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,247 mi
Last recorded148,247 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HZC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 132,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,022 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle to offside front alloy wheel inside edge. (4.2.A.1a)

slight surface corrosion to nearside rear brake disc surface not effecting brake performance.

unable too fully inspect steering,brakes and suspension due to under body trims.

Pass 4 May 2017 95,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 95,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,296 miles

Front clips missing from front bumper

Nearside Front Outer small cut to tyre side wall rim protector

Nearside Rear slight noise from rear wheel bearing

engine oil level low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre small cracks to inner side wall

offside rear tyre small cracks to inner side wall

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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HN12 HZC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 90,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN12 HZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN12 HZC registered?

HN12 HZC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is HN12 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 HZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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